Topeng Monyet

Topeng Monyet means “Dancing Macaque” in Indonesian. It is the name given to the macaques which are used in street performances in most of the large cities in Indonesia. These macaques go through extreme suffering during the training period to learn the tricks they must perform and then lead a horrific life. This short film was made to help JAAN (Jakarta Animal Aid Network) in its campaign to pass a law against this practice, confiscate the macaques and release them in a protected forest.